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The state you live in Wisconsin, is a hot bed of spaniel training activity. There are many folks there that can help you really learn how to train a flushing dog. I will not attempt to "internet train" a dog especially seeing you have so many resources at hand in your home state. Personally IMHO you...

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ezzy333 wrote:Mouse traps set along the edge works quite well normally.

Ezzy

Beat me to it, ezzy333. Best sure way to stop a counter surfer!

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Wing tipped Cock bird took me lil dog for quite a hike out of the field into a big wood, they can run but they cannot hide!

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gundogguy wrote:I cannot see a thing in photo except blurry grass and leaves you guys have go to learn how to resize your pics!

I enlarge this photo when posted I could not even see much

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I cannot see a thing in photo except blurry grass and leaves you guys have go to learn how to resize your pics!

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gonehuntin' wrote:You may be taking too long to send him.
You're working on a simple T right, not a wagon wheel?

Excellent, read your dog send your dog. Difference between good and poor handling is always timing! at this level of training timing is the essence of your relationship with your doggie.

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2017 UK Springer National Championship trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erMjRTH_xEg

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This usually is a situation I would not even bother to weigh in on. And the responses through-out this thread are fair and level. I'm amazed that OP, OHclint66 has not responded back to any of the questions ask or statements made. Many times when pups came in for training or the dog and owner attend...

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I'll never know without seeing the dog, but she has all of the signs of a dog that was either force fetched incorrectly or forced enroute incorrectly. Spinning is a man made problem, not something a dog develops. I've seen dog's that simply spun circles and bit the first thing near them. You have t...

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I must say 'Morris' is not the best commentator in the world :lol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ9uxyZvzLA&feature=youtu.be Thanks Robt.Morris must be posturing for more air time. Though it was nice to see an effort to promote new folks that Q'd their 1st Champs. As a promotional trailer would ...

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My thinking and response are the same as what I PM.
Better birds make better dogs!

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Wow i had no Idea the OP, dubberly_Jordan was trying to build a 10th series dog. I'm not even sure is he has a Labrador. Probably Not ? with either,Probably Yes with both..Sorry if I have Hijacked the thread in any way. Some OP'S .with little history on the board may just want to sit back and enjoy...

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Wow i had no Idea the OP, dubberly_Jordan was trying to build a 10th series dog. I'm not even sure is he has a Labrador.

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I'm in the process of moving and all my books are boxed up so I'm going by memory now, but I remember reading a Bird Dog Training book written by Paul Long, written in the 40's or 50's, I believe. In the book Mr. Long states that hunters should steer clear of field trial dogs because they are often...

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Just curious, are you using e collar or healing stick as the instrument of force?

In this vid Hillman talks about a dog that is slowing down watch the whole vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vHelvi-600

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Guys - Lots of good input in the most recent posts from AAA gundogs, bustingcover and mask. Lots of food for thought for hunters who may soon be looking for their next hunting companion. Gundogguy for example, was I think, spot on with his observation about the perceived cost of field trial dogs by...

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The recent thread regarding field trial dogs got me to thinking. I would like to explore the flip side of the situation. I think the VAST majority of bird hunters, at least the ones in my neck of the woods are scared silly of field trial pointing dogs and their progeny. They seem to want a dog that...

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"Careful there, gundogguy - somebody else might have a nip over those "possibilities" "

Stirred not shaken!

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:lol: I can think of a lot of reasons to be driven to drink. However the spaniel of any ilk would not be one of them, except for possible the Sussex or Clumber. Cockers and Springers have the energy and resourcefulness that are probable the things that keep me sober. If a dog is stressing one that m...

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Merry Christmas from Michigan, USA. Having a white Christmas for sure!

Hopefully the attached photo shows well!

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My season has been an odd one for me. Having a baby that's now six months old meant I got out less as daddy duty took precedent. On top of that we bought a house in mid-October and I became an uncle at the end of October. Busy fall. I got out around 15 days this fall as opposed to around 50 last fa...

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We hunted wild birds a lot this fall. We started with a two long weekends in Wisconsin and a few dove hunts . We had good luck on grouse and woodcock. We even found a few wood ducks. Doc had a good retrieve on an early season crippled wood duck. It was also her first water retrieve. We have had a t...

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Training a dog is not rocket science! BS, years ago I seen this EP who looked like a rocket. I thought then there needs to be some kind of science to keep this hound in chk... Exhibit A http://www.ruffdogsports.com/uploads/4/1/8/8/41886995/s285685787558059199_p235_i1_w640.jpeg I have often told me ...

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How's everyone's hunting season going? This fall has been a bit different for Jake and I as we have done more waterfowl than anything - specifically geese. We've been out only a handful of times for grouse and woodcock and while the boy has been finding them and rock solid for me - my shooting on t...

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I worked at a gun club starting at 12 years old, loading houses and keeping scores. I shot a lot of rounds, they basically paid me in shells. I shot trap for a while but eventually started shooting skeet, then when that got boring we shot scrap. Not sure if that's a nation wide game but you basical...

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My buddy uses a lot of pressure with his GSP and his dog literally shuts down. When we hear about dogs shutting down during this process we are really talking about behavioral avoidance. I'll quote my earlier post." have always FF early in a pups life. It is simpler and easier and the struggle with...

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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Really enjoyed those videos; so much game would be be lost without a dog like that. ( I saw Zeta work once.) Yes you told me you went to a Spaniel trial. Zeta girl had a an amazing career in Canada 7 trials 5 placements 3 of which were wins Her last Open AA event begins...

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Sweet! I often referred to myself a "shade tree mechanic". Nice table, nice shady spot to do the work!

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I've shot into the hundreds of rabbits found by my dogs .....Labs, spaniels , brittanies and GSP's. I never shot any dogs because if the dog did not stop to flush I didn't shoot. Same thing applies to birds. If I see that a companions dog is inclined to chase then I stop shooting completely and als...

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Nice Video Higgens though boldness of flush is a bit of stretch. I have heard that same flushing command used by spaniel folks that realize their dogs are not bold and powerful flushers. Over all your niche market will do well to follow you on this, however main stream pointing dog culture here in t...

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There must be something I do not get about this. Having the dog Flush is why god made springers....................Cj I really cannot disagree with this. In 35 yrs I have never spoke with a pointing dog breeder or trainer that considered a bold flush as something that was desirable in their pointer...

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I have always FF early in a pups life. It is simpler and easier and the struggle with pups learned habits are just not there. Just as soon a teeth are in and settled has always been good for me. This waiting bit has lots of negatives associated with it, get'er done early so you can get on with the m...

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Way to Go Cubbies. Yours truly, getting a work out behind the plate Randy Hundleys Fantasy Camp at Sloan park Mesa Arizona.
Not long and the boys of summer will be back at it!

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This photo cam from FB really descibes a spaniel well when compared to humans and other breeds of hunting dogs

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If you are doing a lot of free running with the pup it may become too hunting orientated to be really interested in retrieving. I have met pups of that sort a few times and I ceased all hunting until the pups became keener on retrieving .........if those pups wanted to do something then I made sure...

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Miss Zeta picks up another placement making 3rd at Pittsburgh Pa. In the Amatuer. That makes 8 placements in her last 8 trials

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Has anyone tried to card a pheasant? and did it work! :) I saw it done one time. Group of us were training in smallish 40 acres field surrounded by large oak and maple trees. The bird flushed after being pointed by a GSP. The handler insisted on also doing his own the gunning, he missed the bird. S...

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There are commercial solutions for disinfecting coops, or you can hose/scrub it out well, then spray with 1/2 cup of bleach : 2 gal water let stand 15 minutes, hose it out. Let the coop dry out well before returning the birds. Clean drinking water everyday was the one thing stressed to me by the ra...

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Well, I see you have no replies so I'll say : I know of no way to use pheasants a second time unless they survive in the field / area you are using. Even in dog trials the hawks have almost all before day 5.The dog needs to see the bird either shot or fly away. I can't imagine how a harness would b...

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Zeta wins Western NY AM all age.

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A few more pics of this crazy 5 months old springer pup. Hunting cover. http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv297/trekmoor/EDGE/4....9....2016%20123.jpg Hunting a fence line with cover to either side, she hunted both sides of the fence as if she'd been doing that for years. That's her coming back th...

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Great, She must run like a train, in both pics her ears are straight back, lovely mouth, no FF here.
How much does the owner want for her? is that in dollars or pounds?

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There is a place for the use of the e-collar but is comes much later in the process then what you have indicated. I'll repeat my self, You would not pull one of your wife's teeth, or try to operate on some one who suffer from appendicitis. The use of force in this situation is for the experienced an...

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I found it extremely difficult to do a FF program myself. I think for many it's difficult to apply enough pressure to your own dog. I spent the money and sent my dog to a professional trainer. It was money well spent. And that's the best advice you'll get on this post. EXACTLY You would not pull on...

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MNPheasantGuy wrote:Breeder recommends Whisky river Gun Dogs in Cadott WI

Well good! That should settle that!

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If it is a Field Bred Springer, who does your breeder or pup seller recommend?

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Obama's actual contributions to this country are few, yet He and the regressive Liberals are the best darn gun salesmen we have ever seen!

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Grouse counting good terminology. My mates and I used to call the same activity in August and early Sept prior to actual shooting season as "Flying birds". Such as if asked "we flew 6 today" 2 grouse and 4 wood cock. Robt and Bill are right it was a sport unto itself great fun! Fine way to condition...

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FC CFC Zeta was first introduced to casting drills and pile work 01/14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qvdUMdNEZ8 The goal was intended to give her a cursory understanding of Left and Right hand casts, along with good solid behavior when given the back command. I have no desire to make her a non-sl...

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Doesn't matter; substitute cc for ec. Principle is same. I believe Jim developed that system back in early to mid 80's. Takem, Gonehunting is correct Jim and Phyllis Dobbs developed and promoted the system back mid 80's. What you do is go to Youtube.com in the search box type in Place board trainin...

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